How do you unlock a whirlpool smart water heater?

1. Unlock the water heater’s user interface (if it is locked). To do so, touch the lock button for at least 5 seconds. The Lock icon will disappear from the screen.

How to troubleshoot a whirlpool energy smart water heater?

The Installation Instructions have a Diagnostic Code Chart and a Troubleshooting Chart you can use to identify and correct problems. If the LED light on the Control Board is not on, check to make sure the unit is getting electrical power. You can check for power with a simple “circuit tester” or volt meter.

Why does my whirlpool water heater turn off?

The heating elements generate heat that travels throughout the water until sensors on the sides of the tank read that the water has reached its target temperature and sends signals indicating that the heating element should turn off. Several problems can occur with these Whirlpool systems, most involving electrical failure.

What to do if your water heater is not working?

Turn the circuit breaker back on and check for power. If the Control Board it is not getting the power, there are probably issues with your home’s electrical system (bad wiring, blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker). If power is present, use a volt meter and confirm that the voltage is correct.

What should the temperature be on a whirlpool hot water heater?

Set the temperature between 110 and 125 degrees F. Check the cold intake tube and fastener ring. If cold water is pouring into the upper tank it reduces the output temperature. Make sure both thermostats are pressed firmly against the tank.

The Installation Instructions have a Diagnostic Code Chart and a Troubleshooting Chart you can use to identify and correct problems. If the LED light on the Control Board is not on, check to make sure the unit is getting electrical power. You can check for power with a simple “circuit tester” or volt meter.

Why did my whirlpool water heater go out?

This unit worked fine until about a month ago. It quit heating the water and was giving a code for “False Start”. Turning off the breaker, pressing the reset button got it started as the instructions said to do so. Another two weeks and it went out, completely.

Turn the circuit breaker back on and check for power. If the Control Board it is not getting the power, there are probably issues with your home’s electrical system (bad wiring, blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker). If power is present, use a volt meter and confirm that the voltage is correct.

Set the temperature between 110 and 125 degrees F. Check the cold intake tube and fastener ring. If cold water is pouring into the upper tank it reduces the output temperature. Make sure both thermostats are pressed firmly against the tank.